In this guide, typographer, book designer and manga artist Rittsu Kogarasuashi, shares invaluable lessons from her career ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about the future of books and the business of storytelling. This article is more than 6 years old. Hiring a general ...

Publishing professionals advise self-publishers to focus on editing and cover design to ensure that their books have the greatest chance of success. Knowing how to work with a professional designer ...

If you’re an author wondering how to create the ideal book cover for your work, deciding between AI-generated designs and professional design services can feel challenging. The book cover is a key ...

There is nothing more annoying than buying a new book and realizing there is a sticker on the cover that just won't come off. And sometimes, even when it does come off, there is still leftover residue ...

Take a genteel painting, maybe featuring a swooning woman. Add iridescent neon type for a shock to the system. And thank (or blame) Ottessa Moshfegh for getting there early. Clockwise from top left: ...

If you find yourself in a bookstore, Peter Mendelsund can be hard to avoid. His dust jackets wrap big-name contemporary releases like The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. He's created ingenious covers for ...